94 m. ago Rural town to turn closed prison into ICE detention facility despite resident pushback

The small town of Mason, Tenn., has voted to turn a former prison into an ICE detention center, which will be run by CoreCivic.

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2 h. ago Mets run out of celebratory fireworks during home run onslaught against Braves

The New York Mets' bats were on fire on Tuesday night in the team's 13-5 win over the Atlanta Braves, as Pete Alonso broke Darryl Strawberry's franchise record for home runs.

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3 h. ago WWE official Charles Robinson reveals bat bite caused hospital visit: 'Great way to start the morning'

Longtime WWE official Charles Robinson revealed on social media on Wednesday morning he was stuck at the hospital after being bitten by a bat.

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3 h. ago Tyler Fitzgerald makes first start in a new position for the Giants

Tyler Fitzgerald makes first start in a new position for the Giants  Sports Illustrated

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3 h. ago Angels' Zach Neto snares Shohei Ohtani's liner to start incredible triple play

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hit into a triple play on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Angels as the team fell 7-6 in extra innings.

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4 h. ago Los Angeles weather: Heat remains in SoCal Wednesday, but temperatures start to gradually cool down

Los Angeles weather: Heat remains in SoCal Wednesday, but temperatures start to gradually cool down  ABC7 Los Angeles

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4 h. ago Vice President JD Vance reveals he has 'sacred time' with his family for a couple of hours every day

Vice President JD Vance explained how he devotes a couple of hours a day to spending time with his family, which he called "sacred time," and said it's possible even as VP.

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4 h. ago Meet Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell's legal ace pulling out all the stops to get her out of prison

Ghislaine Maxwell's attorney David Oscar Markus has used an increase in attention on Jeffrey Epstein's case to try pushing for an early release from prison.

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5 h. ago How a U.S. Senate Race Is Shaping the Fight Over Redistricting in Texas

Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton are vying to be the tougher candidate on Democratic lawmakers who left Texas, as potential Democratic rivals seek their own spotlight.

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5 h. ago New report accuses bureaucrats of running ‘shadow government’ pushing DEI, gender ideology in red states

The State Leadership Initiative found conservative states are structurally implementing liberal policies through national associations, despite Republican leadership.

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5 h. ago Letitia James' lawyer discusses DOJ investigation into New York attorney general

The Justice Department launched a grand jury investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James. NPR speaks to James' lawyer, Abbe Lowell, who calls it a "dangerous escalation."

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5 h. ago New state law gives detransitioner 'second chance' at justice against doctors

North Carolina law HB 805 allows detransitioners more time to file medical malpractice claims, potentially creating nationwide precedent for similar legislation.

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5 h. ago With midterms more than a year away, a record number of lawmakers are eyeing the exits

A record number of Congressional lawmakers have announced they don't plan to run for their current seats in 2026, including three sitting senators leaving Washington to run for governor.

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5 h. ago Performers keep American music tradition alive at Virginia's Old Fiddler's Convention

The Old Fiddler's Convention draws thousands of bluegrass and old-time music fans to Galax, Va., where mostly amateur performers compete over six days for prize money.

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6 h. ago Greetings from Paris, where you can swim in the Seine for the first time in a century

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international correspondents share snapshots of moments from their lives and work around the world.

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6 h. ago More than 20 GOP attorneys general call on RFK Jr, FDA to reinstate safeguards for abortion drugs

More than 20 Republican attorneys general are demanding that the Trump administration reinstate safety protocols for the abortion drug mifepristone.

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8 h. ago Seattle Sounders vs. Puebla 2025 Leagues Cup Odds, Time, and Prediction

Seattle Sounders vs. Puebla 2025 Leagues Cup Odds, Time, and Prediction  GamblingNews

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9 h. ago Former AG Bill Barr Supports Trump's D.C. Police Takeover: 'Right on the Money'

Former Attorney General Bill Barr said President Donald Trump's federal takeover of the Washington, DC, police is "right on the money." The post Former AG Bill Barr Supports Trump’s D.C. Police Takeover: ‘Right on the Money’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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11 h. ago SFUSD payroll: San Francisco public schools start next week; some educators still say they aren't being paid

SFUSD payroll: San Francisco public schools start next week; some educators still say they aren't being paid  ABC7 San Francisco

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12 h. ago The president invites a Russian dictator to Alaska. It happened for the first time in 1943.

The president invites a Russian dictator to Alaska. It happened for the first time in 1943.  Reporting From Alaska

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